The Treasury & Portfolio Services (TPS) team is a specialized oversight and advisory function within Fund Administration that supports a diverse range of investment products through technical accounting expertise, operational governance, custody oversight, and analytical problem solving. The team serves as a critical partner to the business, helping navigate complex accounting matters, fund launches, mergers and reorganizations, operational challenges, regulatory requirements, and strategic initiatives.
TPS provides accounting, custody, and operational oversight across multiple fund platforms and product lines. Responsibilities include oversight of fund accounting and NAV production, fund distributions, custody activities, cash management, fund events, technical accounting matters, accounting policy development, and resolution of complex accounting and operational issues.
The TPS Senior Analyst is responsible for performing accounting analysis, executing operational oversight activities, and contributing to the successful execution of strategic business initiatives. This role serves as a key first-level reviewer within the TPS oversight framework and is responsible for independently performing oversight reviews and monitoring activities across various fund administration functions.
The role requires intellectual curiosity, a highly analytical mindset, and the ability to apply sound judgment when evaluating accounting, custody, and operational matters. Successful candidates will be hands-on contributors responsible for researching accounting issues, performing analytical reviews, investigating operational matters, and assisting in developing recommendations for management. The Senior Analyst is expected to identify issues, assess risks, formulate recommendations, and escalate significant matters to TPS management when appropriate.
This position is intended for early- to mid-career professionals seeking to expand their expertise beyond traditional fund accounting responsibilities through hands-on analytical work, first-level oversight reviews, and direct involvement in complex accounting and operational matters. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time performing analysis, conducting oversight reviews, investigating issues, and developing recommendations while partnering closely with TPS Managers and other senior team members.
This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth and development. The successful candidate will build broad expertise across Treasury & Portfolio Services through direct involvement in technical accounting matters, fund events, operational oversight activities, business initiatives, and service provider governance. The role is designed for individuals who aspire to broaden their business impact, develop subject matter expertise, and prepare for future leadership opportunities within Fund Administration.
While operational oversight remains an important component of the role, TPS operates well beyond traditional operations. The successful candidate will apply analytical thinking, technical accounting expertise, and industry knowledge to support strategic initiatives, evaluate complex transactions, resolve accounting and operational issues, and support critical service provider oversight activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Technical Accounting, Custody Oversight & Analytical Review
Perform daily oversight and review of fund accounting activities related to the calculation of Fund NAVs, including analysis of portfolio transactions, corporate actions, accruals, expense allocations, and capital activity.
Monitor, investigate, and explain material NAV movements, accounting exceptions, and variances to ensure accuracy and completeness of the Funds' books and records.
Analyze significant NAV fluctuations, accounting exceptions, fund distributions, and unusual portfolio activity to identify underlying drivers and operational impacts.
Analyze complex securities and…